Removed, the First Edition: Sold Out, and a Thank You
The first edition of Removed has sold out. A thank you to everyone who brought the work into their homes, and how to get first access to the limited reprint.
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News and happenings of artist Eric Pickersgill.
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My i3 Lecture at SVA is now live on YouTube and Vimeo
My i3 Lecture at SVA is live on YouTube. I share the origin of Removed, why the devices are physically taken away, and how large format, collaboration, and consent guide the work, plus No Show, recent installations, and the new Snap Collective book.
Six Pieces from REMOVED Find a New Home at Delta’s JFK Sky Club
After years in development, six pieces from my photographic series Removed have found a new home at Delta Air Lines’ JFK Terminal 4 Sky Club. Installed earlier this year, the works invite travelers to pause, disconnect, and reflect amid the constant motion of modern travel. This collaboration, which began before the pandemic, reflects an ongoing dialogue between art, technology, and human presence…
Back from New York + New Podcast Episode
I just returned from an incredible trip to New York for my i3 Lecture at SVA — an evening of deep conversation, reflection, and a Q&A that could’ve gone all night. While I wait for the recording to go live, I’m thrilled to share my new conversation with Michael O’Brien on The Kintsugi Podcast, where we talk about the REMOVED series, our relationship with technology, and what it really means to…
REMOVED at Rio Innovation Week
Presenting REMOVED at Rio Innovation Week in Rio de Janeiro was an unforgettable experience. With the vision of curator André Weller, dozens of my backlit photographs filled Pier Mauá and were seen by over 200,000 people. As the sun set each night, the images came alive—offering a moment of reflection on presence and technology after long days immersed in innovation.
Thrilled to Join the SVA i3 Photo Lecture Series 10/21 - NYC
“I’m thrilled to be speaking at the School of Visual Arts in New York as part of the esteemed i3 Photo Lecture Series. With my book REMOVED: elsewhere, everywhere, nowhere nearing completion, this feels like a perfect moment to share new insights into the work. The event is free but seating is limited—reserve your spot now, and email me if you’d like to join the after-lecture hangout.”
The Book Is Finally Here - A Decade of Work, Now in Your Hands
Spanning over a decade of cultural transformation, "REMOVED: elsewhere, everywhere, nowhere" is a photographic and personal reflection on the profound shifts in human presence, intimacy, and attention in the age of the smartphone.
Vanity Fair Italia Feature: Reflections on Technology, Ritual, and Representation
My latest feature in Vanity Fair Italia pairs my photographic work with a powerful essay by Giacomo Papi, exploring how our relationship with technology mirrors age-old rituals and anxieties. From dopamine-driven screen time to cultural shifts in presence and attention, this piece invites deeper reflection on the digital age. Special thanks to Julie Grahame, Rick Wester Fine Art, and Sveva…
Introducing Pecan Print House: A New Chapter for Our Family
I’m thrilled to share that Angie and I have started Pecan Print House, a family-run business inspired by my artistic practice and our family’s needs. We’ve created 2025-2026 Academic Continuous Calendars and Yearly Continuous Calendars to help families and students stay organized without constantly turning to their phones. Each calendar is thoughtfully designed with signature gradient colors,…
REMOVED, RENEWED, exhibition opening Saturday, 9/14
I’m excited to invite you to the opening reception of REMOVED, RENEWED at the SoRA Sanctuary Gallery, an exhibition space at the Strother School of Radical Attention. Curated by Federica Soletta, this exhibition brings together a body of work that I’m proud to share. The reception will take place this Saturday from 5 PM to 7 PM, with light refreshments available. If you’re in NYC, I’d love for you…
REMOVED Published in Austrian Beauty Blog
Image: "Rooftop Swimmer" 2018, Hanoi, Vietnam - See more of this work at www.removed.social/asean-portfolio REMOVED published in this piece about digital detox and screen health by Austrian blog https://www.activebeauty.at/bewusst-machen/gesundheit/digital-wellbeing-eric-pickersgill
NOSHOW conversation on 2 Girls 1 Podcast LIVE now!
Can you believe that there are things posted to social media that are not real?! I recently had a conversation with my hilarious friends Jen Jamula and Allison Goldberg on their show 2 Girls 1 Podcast about my ongoing project NOSHOW where I attend fake Facebook events to see who actually turns up. You can listen to the episode here - https://www.dailydot.com/…/fake-facebook-events-2-girls-1-…/…
Removed in Print, Wireltern Magazine / Switzerland
I finally received my copy of of Wireltern magazine where Removed is used to illustrate a story about how parents are interacting with smartphones while parenting and how that alters their relationship. Its certainly worth the quick read! https://www.wireltern.ch/artikel/erziehung-mediennutzung-eltern-0519
Removed image "Ex-Couple" - cover of Vallum Magazine
The current issue of Vallum (one of the most important publications on poetry in Canada) will feature several images from my Removed series including the image “Ex-Couple” that I created in Jakarta, Indonesia last year while making new images for The World Economic Forum. Follow this link to pre-order a copy.
Musee Magazine review of "The Space Between"
Musee Magazine review of "The Space Between"
Review of "The Space Between" Exhibition on What will you remember?
A nice review including my feature image from Removed “Angie and Me”.
Review of Removed exhibition at Art Souterrain Festival by The Concordian
Review of Removed exhibition at Art Souterrain Festival by The Concordian.
New Studio Space!
After 20 years of dreaming and 2 years of searching I finally landed my own studio space! The studio is located in the Elizabeth Neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina about half a mile from our house. I’m so excited to get started on some new projects. I will have a studio welcoming party in the next few weeks.
"Angie and Me" Featured in The Space Between exhibition at Julie Saul Gallery, NYC
For my #NYC friends, I have a piece in the show “ The Space Between ” curated by Edna Cardinale at Julie Saul Gallery opening this Saturday, March 9th, 10am - 12:30pm. Please come out and say hello! Thanks to Edna Cardinale for including me and to Rick Wester Fine Art, Inc. for organizing the loan.
Removed mentioned on Forbes about National Day of Unplugging
Removed mentioned on Forbes about National Day of Unplugging